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Here's some of my few finds from the N. Yorks Coast.
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fusilier21
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Yorkshire Coast finds.
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A few more.
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Yet more.
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The following are all from one large nodule. Robin Hoods Bay.
During prep.
This last bit split from the top of the nodule, I've cut and polished it.
During prep.
This last bit split from the top of the nodule, I've cut and polished it.
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Well played, Sir.
Andrew
Andrew
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These are fabulous! 
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All amazing! I love the brittle star!!!
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Wow you've been busy you have some beautiful finds there well done and love your prep work .
Regards
Sarah (fussy fossiler)
.Regards
Sarah (fussy fossiler)
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Thanks guys.
That's the best of five years collecting, well a week at a time.
That's the best of five years collecting, well a week at a time.
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Wow they're great!
Love the 2nd pic as well, is it nautiloid?
And where is the plant specimen from?, one of my friends is doing her dissertation on plant fossils from Yorkshire, Beast Cliff I believe..
Finally, how do you go about polishing your ammonite nodules? I've got some stuff from Morocco and the IOW that I want to get polished but I've not/little idea how!
Love the 2nd pic as well, is it nautiloid?
And where is the plant specimen from?, one of my friends is doing her dissertation on plant fossils from Yorkshire, Beast Cliff I believe..
Finally, how do you go about polishing your ammonite nodules? I've got some stuff from Morocco and the IOW that I want to get polished but I've not/little idea how!
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The second pic is of a partial nautilus from Saltwick Bay. I'd not normally bring home partials but this is nearly 9" across and I liked the colouring of it.
The ferny type plant thing is from Whitby.
As to polishing I just use ever increasing grades of wet'n'dry and a lot of elbow grease!
Start with a 100 grade to smooth out any rough bits or imperfections and move up to 400, 800,1000 and then 1500 grade to get the last polish.
Tip, always change the water and thoroughly wash the fossil between grades.
The ferny type plant thing is from Whitby.
As to polishing I just use ever increasing grades of wet'n'dry and a lot of elbow grease!
Start with a 100 grade to smooth out any rough bits or imperfections and move up to 400, 800,1000 and then 1500 grade to get the last polish.
Tip, always change the water and thoroughly wash the fossil between grades.
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Thanks, but grade of what? A fine pouder with cloth or sandpaper?
Would it be possible for you to post a link to where I can get it?
This is what I want to polish
Edit: Hmm.. not sure why that's so big, usually posting photos from facebook doesn't do that..
Would it be possible for you to post a link to where I can get it?
This is what I want to polish
Edit: Hmm.. not sure why that's so big, usually posting photos from facebook doesn't do that..
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Wet and dry abrasive paper, available from diy and motor shops,
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Cheers
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Forgot to show this one.
Beach pebble from Port Mulgrave polished with wet and dry, took about an hour.
Beach pebble from Port Mulgrave polished with wet and dry, took about an hour.
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Yep, that's the stuff.
Although it's the same grade in each pack, you can buy mixed grade packs from 100 grade up to 1200 grade.
Although it's the same grade in each pack, you can buy mixed grade packs from 100 grade up to 1200 grade.
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Ok cool 
I get my student loan next week so I'll probably be. Treating myself to some prep stuff, couple of enscribers, some wet n dry and maybe an engraver as well
I get my student loan next week so I'll probably be. Treating myself to some prep stuff, couple of enscribers, some wet n dry and maybe an engraver as well
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macrocephale wrote:Ok cool
I get my student loan next week so I'll probably be. Treating myself to some prep stuff, couple of enscribers, some wet n dry and maybe an engraver as well
.... and a few beers
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Spleain wrote:macrocephale wrote:Ok cool
I get my student loan next week so I'll probably be. Treating myself to some prep stuff, couple of enscribers, some wet n dry and maybe an engraver as well
.... and a few beers
Of course
Once I'm back at uni anyway.. If I buy any while I'm at my mums by brother would nick half of em and my dad just buys me a crate whenever I'm at his
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